all kinds of friendship - 5 types of friends & why they all matter

Friendships with the opposite gender, relationships for a season, friendships of "convenience" ... these all impact our lives and are important for healthy community! Types of friendship: Friendship of convenience Friend for a season Male-Female friendship Long distance friendship Life-long friends Discussion Questions: What is the value in having different kinds of friendships?  Why invest in friendships that are not going to be lifelong?  What if I thought a friendship was going to be lifelong and it turned out to just be for a season? How do I process or grieve that?  Can men and women really be “just friends”? Should they?  How do you balance long-distance friends and friends who you are with in person?  How do you cultivate lifelong friendships?   Further Resources https://chr.jbu.edu/on-campus The Benefits of Friendship in Academic Settings  'On Long Distance' by Megan Sherer